Paleo Hearty Kale Soup
Warm up with a nourishing bowl of Paleo Hearty Kale Soup, a deliciously wholesome recipe that's as comforting as it is nutrient-packed. Loaded with fresh vegetables like sweet potatoes, carrots, and celery, and enriched with protein from shredded chicken, this soup is both hearty and satisfying. Fragrant herbs like thyme and a hint of zesty lemon juice elevate the flavors, while kale adds a nutritious, vibrant green touch. Paleo-friendly and gluten-free, this one-pot meal is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping, as it comes together in under an hour. Serve it steaming hot for a cozy, filling dish that's light on calories but big on flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 3 medium, sliced carrots
- 2 sliced celery stalks
- 2 medium, peeled and cubed sweet potatoes
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 5 cups, chopped kale leaves
- 2 cups, shredded cooked chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic, sliced carrots, and celery, and continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Add the cubed sweet potatoes, chicken broth, bay leaf, thyme, sea salt, and black pepper to the pot.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer, uncovered, for about 20 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
Add the chopped kale to the pot and simmer for another 5 minutes until the kale is wilted.
Stir in the shredded cooked chicken and lemon juice, and heat through for an additional 5 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
Remove the bay leaf before serving the soup hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1558 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.2 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 287 mg | 96% | |
| Sodium | 6708 mg | 292% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 137.2 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.2 g | 108% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.4 g | ||
| Protein | 156.1 g | 312% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1035 mg | 80% | |
| Iron | 18.0 mg | 100% | |
| Potassium | 4968 mg | 106% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
